Natural Disasters in Buffalo Gap, SD
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
16.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
29.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
47.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 94.2 |
| Winter Weather | 60.2 |
| Landslide | 52.1 |
| Hail | 44.1 |
| Earthquake | 25.1 |
| Lightning | 24.9 |
| Cold Wave | 23.3 |
| Tornado | 22.1 |
| Drought | 16.2 |
| Strong Wind | 15.6 |
| Heat Wave | 5.1 |
| Ice Storm | 3.0 |
| Avalanche | 2.5 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
15
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Fire
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 23, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Dec 13, 2017 | Fire | LEGION LAKE FIRE |
| Nov 8, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 2012 | Fire | MYRTLE FIRE |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Coastal Storm | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 18, 2002 | Fire | SD - BATTLE CREEK FIRE - 08/18/02 |
| Aug 1, 2001 | Fire | SD - ELK MOUNTAIN FIRE COMPLEX - 08/01/01 |
| Aug 25, 2000 | Fire | SD JASPER FIRE IR #3 |
| May 19, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES AND MUDSLIDES |
| Apr 7, 1997 | Flood | SEVERE FLOODING, SEVER WINTER STORMS,HEAVY RAINS HIGH WINDS |
| Jan 10, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS |
| May 26, 1995 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jun 10, 1972 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
50
Total Claims Paid
$645,518
Avg Claim Payout
$12,910
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,328,882
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
17
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1330 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $1,180,027 |
| DR-4155 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $81,505 |
| DR-4463 | Flood | 4 | $67,349 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$369,515
Properties Protected
4
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.71
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 3 | $25,297 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $28,125 |
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $77,250 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $14,033 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $155,753 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Buffalo Gap has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, winter weather, landslide. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (5 declarations). 50 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,328,882 in public assistance recovery funding. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.